Reviews

Review Extra grippy bar tape from UK brand Kinesis specifically designed for slippery customers

Review RockShox’s Flight Attendant damper control aims to automatically guarantee first-class suspension travel. So what’s the tech, how does it work on the trail and is it the future?

Review Topeak’s tire plugging kit up is typically well made but why is everything so big?

Review Camelbak’s feature-packed Hawg Pro 20 raises the bar for riders heading out for big days on the trail

Review Is Canyon’s half new and half old Lux Trail CF8 the full package when it comes to downcountry mountain biking?

Review Big window with a magic magnetic design for a super snappy lens swap

Review Few components are as uniquely distinctive as Thomson’s Elite Setback ‘kinky’ seat post, and it works brilliantly even if it looks wonky

Review Armwarmers are a pretty niche ‘pro’ item but Spatz has leveled up the warmth they can provide in wet weather without killing the minimal drag and bulk convenience

Review How do Michelin’s three new Racing Line XC tires compare to the current race and downcountry benchmarks?

Review Goggles designed for mountain bikers boasting big vents and little weight

Review How good are the ‘Fury’ mountain biking shades from French mountain optics specialists Julbo? The fact they’ve been Guy Kesteven’s go-to glasses since spring is probably a clue

Review The highest level of protection and color options but comes at a price

Review The Rover Hip Pack is the first ‘soft’ accessory from direct sell component brand PNW so what’s the deal with the details?

Review PNW is the latest component company to bring out clothing but its Lander jacket is particularly impressive in terms of detailing and practical performance

Review UK gear disruptors, Ratio, only does one chainring in one size but it’s great at what it does

Review Scribe is another new brand offering impressively competitive wheel deals but how do their super-light gravel wheels perform on and off-road?

Review How good is the bad weather lube from the UK DH legend?

Review The latest G-One tire from Schwalbe uses a totally new tread and carcass for Race performance but it’s an awesome all round ride too

Review Almost certainly the most hyped tire valves ever, do the new Reserve Fillmore valves really change tubeless life for the better?